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Author Topic: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...  (Read 1167 times)

Offline Terry Green

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Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« on: May 19, 2011, 10:34:00 AM »
This really made my day when I received this....and has added to my days ever since.  Several things have happened lately that really has helped put life back into true perspective for me.

I got this package from Bob Walker in the mail, and the contents are on a shelf in my office now.

The following was what I received....

           

I had a great hunt at the locations those plates diagram....I filled my Jave tags there in short order.  Once filled, I took Joe Coots there and he got a Javi, and then I took Doc 'Tippit' there the last morning and he filled a tag there.

This spot that I'd found was so hot, I just had to pass it along to someone in group two that was coming in as we left.  So, I drew out the layout of the area on these plates....and I decided to give them to Bob Walker.  I also told him it was impossible to draw out the maze of gates at what I called 'the carousel'. You had to navigate this cluster of nonsense making gates just to GET to my area, and that I had marked every gate with survey tape. I told Bob to just stay to right of every ribbon going in, and to the left left going out.  Yes, it was that confusing.  

In doing this, the plates continued the hunt....by the time the 2nd group wrapped it up, this area was responsible for at least EIGHT kills.  And it was really cool reading Bob and his crews stories about their hunts in that area when they returned.

Anyway....Bob has been holding onto those plates since 2006!!!!  I called Bob and we chatted for at least an hour....not only did we relive this hunt, but we talked about life in general and issues we've been dealing with.  

There was a thread last year here titled 'What have you learned at Trad Gang'?.

Well, I can tell you, over and over and over I learn that the memories that have been created here are priceless.           :campfire:
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2011, 10:38:00 AM »
Amen!

Nice pick me up to say the least. Hang in there!
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2011, 10:49:00 AM »
Glad he's well. Cool relics of of  past  hunts like that are sometimes better than kills.

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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2011, 10:52:00 AM »
It's been a great ride here on trad gang,glad I joined.
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2011, 10:57:00 AM »
That is cool stuff! Thanks for posting it up for us Terry!
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2011, 11:18:00 AM »
I think I know the shooting house at the hub on the bottom plate.
Is this the one?
 

That trip was my first exposure in person to anyone here on Trad Gang.  It remains one of my all time favorite memories, and has led to many  more along with countless fantastic friendships.

Bob stacked 'em up.

 
 
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2011, 11:39:00 AM »
I recognized those plates right away!  Joe, you took the words right out of my mouth. Thanks Terry  :campfire:
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2011, 11:39:00 AM »
I think the older we get the more we realize that tomorrow is not guaranteed. Times/things like these little pieces of paper are priceless to say the least. Since adopting my little saying at the bottom of all my posts I have a new outlook on life. Thanks Terry for sharing.
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2011, 11:51:00 AM »
That is your picture of Pops Norbert!
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2011, 11:51:00 AM »
is that the Bob Walker from Whitman, Mass who used to make bows in the early 90's and did alot of national competition shooting
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2011, 12:39:00 PM »
:campfire:  

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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2011, 12:47:00 PM »
Recycling is good.  :)
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2011, 01:31:00 PM »
That is such a great story. Those are the things that build a community
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2011, 02:01:00 PM »
Tajue17... wrong one! This is the border jumpin, arrow slingin son of a pup from Virginia... or someplace like that.
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2011, 04:19:00 PM »
I know we talked about this on the phone, but it was still great to read it all again here!

Border Bob is missed on TG, Glad to here he's getting things sorted out and I sure hope to see him back here again soon    :campfire:
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2011, 05:26:00 PM »
I recognized those spots right away. Great time, good folks and fond memories. Thanks for the reminder.

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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2011, 06:12:00 PM »
gosh, i miss bob walker, i sure hope he's doing well.  i won't ever forget him, and his GOOD cookin' at the paradise!  :wavey:

summa you guys remember the BORDER BOB banner??? ...   :D
 
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #17 on: May 19, 2011, 06:21:00 PM »
That picture is one of the all time classics on Trad Gang!!  :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2011, 06:25:00 PM »
Yup that is my picture of Mr. Keller. How about thissun of Bob and a couple of swine....chasers
 
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Re: Out of the Blue....From Bob Walker...
« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2011, 08:18:00 PM »
Charlie, ain't NO place like Virginia!
This is where it all started!

Is Curtis the one with the guy on his... uh, what IS that guy doing to him?


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